Upper Upscale

Read the latest trends and developments in the upper upscale hotel segment through Hotel Investment Today's dedicated section. Our detailed coverage includes market forecasts, development, financing news, strategic growth opportunities, and more that impact this hotel segment.

News / Owners

Meet P39 Investors

By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 9, 2026

Led by former KSL partner Bernard Siegel and investment veteran Matthew Sparks, the firm has added a partner and prepared to deploy capital.... Read More

News / Transactions Lists

Deal activity: January 1-6, 2026

By Shawn Turner | January 8, 2026

Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was a group acquiring the Courtyard by Marriott Oakland Airport out of receivership for $12.5 million.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Latest news: Straten buys in Arizona; good week for US hotels; Four Seasons adds in KSA

By Rob Schneider | January 8, 2026

Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More

News / Insights

Quotes of the Week: Chartres, Hotel Equities, First Hospitality

By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | January 8, 2026

Among the noteworthy quotes from this week's stories is Chartres Lodging's Maki Bara talking about the state of interest rates and their impact on development.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Whitestone buys Renaissance in Columbus

By Rob Schneider | January 8, 2026

The 408-key hotel in downtown Columbus, Ohio, from Marriott, is the firm's largest purchase in the city to date.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Deal to take Soho House private hits snag

By Rob Schneider | January 8, 2026

In an SEC filing, Soho House said MCR has said it would not be able to fully fund a $200 million equity commitment by the expected closing date, which is key to the transaction.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Deals will pick up in 2026, but no gold rush expected

By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 8, 2026

Hotel Investment Today advisory board members chime in on the expected deal pace as a new year once again creates bigger expectations.... Read More

News / Brands

Hyatt Unscripted ties up with Vietnam's Wink

By Rob Schneider | January 7, 2026

Six Wink properties in Vietnam have joined the Unscripted by Hyatt portfolio, more than doubling Hyatt’s presence in the country.... Read More

News / Financing

Ace Brooklyn owners secure $112.5M refi

By Rob Schneider | January 7, 2026

A pair of New York City-based companies secured the loan to refinance the full-service hotel in the New York City area.... Read More

News / Owners

Latest news: Vegas rebrand; S.Carolina development; Connecticut hotel reopens

By Rob Schneider | January 7, 2026

Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More

News

HIT advisory board opines on 2026 performance

By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 7, 2026

Will the U.S. see a rebound in RevPAR performance? Key industry leaders have mixed opinions, but a majority remain optimistic.... Read More

News / Owners

Goldman Sachs launching $500M fund in Japan

By Rob Schneider | January 6, 2026

The fund, which is targeting its first close in March, seeks hospitality, residential and logistics assets as well as data centers.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Latest news: Oakland discount deal; Lark opening 4; OTH adds in Virginia

By Rob Schneider | January 6, 2026

Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More

News / Insights

HIT launches advisory board

January 6, 2026

Key industry leaders come together to provide Hotel Investment Today with editorial guidance and industry insights.... Read More

News / Franchising

Update: Hilton kicks out Hampton; DHS softens tone

By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 6, 2026

Hilton said the franchised property was not meeting its standards and values after the management company said it was fixing the problem.... Read More

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